Waldek Early Origins

The surname Waldek was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Waldek Spelling Variations

Waldek Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Waldeck, Waldec, Waldek, Waldecke, Waldecks, Waldeckes, Waaldeck, Walldeck, Walddeck, Waldecker and many more.

Waldek Early History

Waldek Early History

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Waldek research. Another 261 words (19 lines of text) covering the years 1524, 1553 and 1712 are included under the topic Early Waldek History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Waldek Early Notables (pre 1700)

Waldek Early Notables (pre 1700)

More information is included under the topic Early Waldek Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

The Great Migration

The Great Migration

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: settlers who traveled to the New World and established themselves along the eastern seaboard of the United States and Canada in the 18th and 19th centuries..

The Waldek Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Waldek Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.